LeRoy L. Jager, 88, of Mayetta died Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at a nursing home in Holton. He was born September 13, 1918 east of Hoyt, KS, the son of Charles F. and Alfreda M. Zeller Jager.
He had lived in the Mayetta community since 1946. He was an independent truck driver for many years then worked for Goodyear Tire Company starting in 1952 and retired in 1983. He also served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the Mayetta Christian Church, United Steel Workers Local #307, Goodyear Retirees, and a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge in Mayetta.
He married Thelma Jane Anspaugh on October 9, 1941 in Topeka. She died March 27, 2002. Survivors include a son Gail Jager of Mayetta, KS; a daughter Garrie Opptiz of Topeka, KS; a sister Nadine Kabriel of Valley Falls, KS; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Burial will be in the Mayetta Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the Mayetta Christian Church sent c/o Mercer Funeral Home P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436.